Moody’s points out weak debt affordability ISLAMABAD: The government spends more than half of its revenue on interest payments, indicating very weak debt... Published 15 Jun, 2024 06:57am
Pakistan Pakistan’s budget to support negotiations with IMF for new programme: Moody’s Says government spends more than half its revenue on interest payments, indicating very weak debt affordability which drives high debt sustainability risks Updated 14 Jun, 2024 07:40pm
Pakistan Post-budget presser: govt wants to enhance tax-to-GDP ratio to 13% in 3 years, says Aurangzeb Finance minister hopeful Pakistan will reach Staff-Level Agreement with International Monetary Fund (IMF) by July Updated 13 Jun, 2024 04:40pm
Pakistan Budget 2024-25: Pakistan eyes over $20bn in external financing Authorities in Islamabad have budgeted Rs5.685 trillion or over $20.3 billion to be acquired through external... Published 12 Jun, 2024 10:20pm
Pakistan Budget 2024-25 updates: Pakistan targets 3.6% growth, 38% higher FBR taxes as Aurangzeb presents proposals Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb announced Pakistan’s federal budget 2024-25, targeting a modest 3.6% growth for... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 11:56pm
Editorials Economic Survey EDITORIAL: The Economic Survey 2024-25 gives good news: key macroeconomic indicators are better than the comparable... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan Aurangzeb says some rollovers, return of commercial bank borrowing ways to manage external debt in FY25 Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb sounded a confident tone, saying that Pakistan will meet its external debt... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 11:56pm
Pakistan Govt will use resources optimally for economic revival, says PM Shehbaz Premier says the federation will ensure consultations with the provinces and other stakeholders in all key decisions Published 10 Jun, 2024 09:26pm
Markets Start of monetary easing: experts weigh in on SBP’s decision to cut key policy rate Development comes a couple of days ahead of budget announcement Updated 10 Jun, 2024 11:03pm
Print IMF programme, investment & debt issues: US dispatching team to evaluate situation Delegation expected to hold meetings aimed at gathering inside and official information to evaluate Islamabad’s financial and economic position Updated 09 Jun, 2024 01:26pm
Print New EFF: IMF to support a home-grown programme ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund will support a home-grown programme for Pakistan under a new Extended... Updated 08 Jun, 2024 01:35pm
Pakistan Talks on new programme continuing virtually with Pakistan, says IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said talks are “continuing virtually” with authorities in Islamabad towards... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 10:54pm
Perspectives Sovereign and strategic: looking at a budget beyond the IMF Recently, Pakistan’s coffers were replenished with the final tranche from the IMF’s Stand-by Agreement (SBA),... Published 04 Jun, 2024 08:00am
Markets Reversal in stance: SBP might opt for rate cut in upcoming MPC meeting, brokerage house says The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), scheduled to announce the key policy rate on June 10 (Monday), might opt for... Updated 31 May, 2024 11:40pm
Markets Ministry of Finance expects inflation to fall further to 13.5-14.5% in May Govt's commitment to curbing inflation through stringent administrative measures paints a promising picture for the inflation outlook Updated 29 May, 2024 10:26pm
Opinion Big financing risks The IMF Staff Mission has left Pakistan after a series of meetings on the next Fund Programme in the form of an... Updated 28 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan US ambassador Blome reiterates support for Pakistan’s economic reform agenda Emphasises that United States remains Pakistan’s largest export market Updated 27 May, 2024 10:23pm
Editorials IMF programme: there is need for design audit EDITORIAL: Multilaterals, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), have developed independent audit... Updated 27 May, 2024 06:29am
Markets KSE-100 closes shy of 76,000 after gaining on UAE’s announcement, ‘progress’ on IMF front Benchmark index increases 869 points as investors rejoice $10bn investment pledge, statement by IMF mission Updated 24 May, 2024 10:52pm
Pakistan IMF, Pakistan make ‘significant progress’ towards staff-level agreement, lender says Pakistan's reform programme also broadly outlined in statement Updated 24 May, 2024 03:04pm
Editorials One state two rules EDITORIAL: Finally, after unending uproar from business and industry, the government is in no mood to extend tax and... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
BR Research Circular debt target: Optimistic much? The IMF program review report is out and it reads much of the same for the energy sector, in terms of progress and... Published 15 May, 2024 08:49am
Pakistan Pakistan, IMF mission begin discussions on further engagement In a key development, Pakistan government and the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission began on Monday... Published 13 May, 2024 09:55pm
Markets ‘Cost-side reforms’: IMF says Pakistan needs to revisit terms of power purchase agreements Remarks come in staff report for the second and final review under $3-billion Stand-By Arrangement Updated 11 May, 2024 08:08pm
Pakistan Downside risks for Pakistan remain exceptionally high, says IMF While new government has indicated its intention to continue SBA’s policies, political uncertainty remains significant, Fund says Published 11 May, 2024 12:54am
Markets Pakistan plans to issue green Sukuk bonds by December: Aurangzeb Bonds will be utilised to finance sustainable development projects, finance minister says Updated 10 May, 2024 10:56pm
Markets Aurangzeb hopes PIA privatisation is finalised by July Finance minister says IMF mission expected to arrive in Pakistan in the next seven to ten days Updated 06 May, 2024 09:49pm
Business & Finance IMF Executive Board approves final review of SBA, allows disbursement of $1.1bn for Pakistan The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday completed its final review of Pakistan’s economic reform programme... Updated 30 Apr, 2024 09:11am
Pakistan IMF Executive Board to meet April 29 on Pakistan’s SBA Approval will pave way for inflow of nearly $1.1bn Updated 24 Apr, 2024 10:30pm
BR Research Hope springs eternal, as do false promises The thing about economic indicators is they can tell whatever story the narrator wishes to sell. A quick look at... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 03:54pm